Adopt a dog Sheffield: Formerly homeless miniature dachshund named Rita finds her forever home

Kirsty Hamilton
By Kirsty Hamilton

Senior Journalist

Published 15th Aug 2024, 07:00 BST
Updated 15th Aug 2024, 15:19 BST
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An adorable sausage dog has found her happy ending.

Rita the miniature dachshund was brought into the care of Sheffield City Council’s kennels after she was found as a stray.

Thankfully, the adorable girl has now found her forever home where she will happily live out the rest of her days.

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The kennels have reportedly been ‘inundated’ with calls since The Star shared the appeal to find the loveable dog a home.

Rita is a "lovely" miniature dachshund, who has found her forever home after a short stay at Sheffield Council Kennels.Rita is a "lovely" miniature dachshund, who has found her forever home after a short stay at Sheffield Council Kennels.
Rita is a "lovely" miniature dachshund, who has found her forever home after a short stay at Sheffield Council Kennels. | Sheffield Council Kennels

The former homeless dog was found to be five years old according to her microchip, and she was renamed as Rita by the kennel staff.

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Sheffield Council Kennels currently have eight other dogs in their care that are looking for homes. This includes Yola, a mastiff cross, Gigi, an American bulldog terrier, and Chase, a mixed breed.

If you are interested in find out more about any of these dogs, please click here, and filter the organisation to ‘Sheffield Council Stray Kennels’.

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